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DISH DOES EUROPE: London by foot

By Catherine Toth Fox • October 14, 2010 • Musings, The Daily Dish

The weather hadn’t improved on our second day in London. But we weren’t deterred. We were on a mission to meet the Queen, whether she knew it or not.

Since we didn’t rent a car — and I wouldn’t recommend it — we decided to walk everywhere. We mapped out a walking tour of Westminster, which included Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the House of Parliament — all an easy walk from each other.

But, like on any great adventure, there were a lot of unexpected sights, shops and restaurants, too. Who knew that you could buy a Cornish pasty in a convenience store, for example, or tonkatsu in a Korean restaurant off Oxford Street?

We didn’t know that — but now we do.

Here’s what our second, exciting day in London looked like:

Calm before the storm

Calm before the storm
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I took this photo yesterday morning, after a nice swim in the pool at the W Taipei. Hard to believe how quickly the weather would change.

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22 Comments

  • Reply MaxMaxMax October 14, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    Did you know that Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the tower, and not the tower itself? I was told that by at least three Brits while taking pics of it and discussing photography with them. Interesting factoid there…

    Westminster Abbey is quite “odd” inside. Probably worth a trip back to see inside. While most cathedrals in Europe are have expansive interiors, W.A. is quite cramped as it is narrow and has many rooms inside. Also, many people are buried under the floor. As it became full, they started burying people upright.

    Let’s see… Vietnamse: check! Korean: check! Only Chinese and Japanese cuisine for you to go Cat! (hehe)

    • Reply MaxMaxMax October 14, 2010 at 3:36 pm

      Oh, your pounds to USD conversion was “over” favorable to the dollar… 8 pounds is actually around $13 US. Wouldn’t want you to overspend. A couple of months ago, 8 P probably was closer to $10 US as the pound tanked, but now it’s back up to $1.60 per pound. Unfortunately the two times I was there, one pound equaled TWO US dollars… YIKES!!!

    • Reply cat October 14, 2010 at 3:47 pm

      @MaxMaxMax You’re right about my shoddy conversion. I think I was thinking euro to dollar. Oh, well. Now I’m depressed…

    • Reply MaxMaxMax October 14, 2010 at 3:51 pm

      @Cat Oh well… just spend anyways and be happy… After all, you can’t take it with you, and memories are priceless!!! ;^D

    • Reply Harrycovair October 14, 2010 at 4:55 pm

      @MaxMaxMax @Cat There’s a big Chinatown in London although I can’t remember how I got there. It’s quite close to the Theater District I believe.

    • Reply Eric October 14, 2010 at 8:58 pm

      @MaxMaxMax @Cat …. @MaxMaxMax I agree with you… I can’t recall where I read / heard this before, but someone said that you will enjoy life more when you spend money on “experiences” versus “things / possessions”.

      Cat, great job of reporting!… I don’t know how you find the time to post such detailed reports along with pictures.

  • Reply Harrycovair October 14, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    All right… fuud prom. Derek ordered a Kalbi Set. The soup looked like a water down rice gruel. At least they put Scallions in the soup.

    You both covered a lot today. I agree with @MaxMaxMax about revisiting Westminster Abbey when the walking tours are in session. There’s a lot of history as @MaxMaxMax says that only a guide will point out as you walk thru the Abbey.

    If you find a place, try a Scone with Clotted Cream. It’s a British (or is it English) thing. The closest I’ve seen in Hawai`i is High Tea in a famous Waikiki hotel.

  • Reply DianeSeo October 14, 2010 at 6:50 pm

    I guess the big question after all your adventures is, are you ready to come home? Or could you use another week or so in Europe?

  • Reply Annoddah_Dave October 14, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    CAT,
    Pix 18 cracked me up as it did you! Which reminds me, it’s time for me to schedule a colonoscopy!!

  • Reply M October 14, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    Hello Cat!

    What an adventure! A virtual one at that! Keep the pixs coming!

  • Reply ragavibe October 14, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    badger hair brushes are awesome! man i could spend hours in there. great pics…..looking forward for more “nonstop” sticker tags across the town!

  • Reply iheartparis888 October 15, 2010 at 8:53 am

    I’m enjoying your daily updates – thank you! You’re so conscientious with your posting while on a fabulous vacation. I truly don’t know when you can fit it in. Europe is a favorite destination of mine.

  • Reply e&j October 15, 2010 at 9:38 am

    Hey Cat & D, thanks for sharing all of the great pics and the histroy behind all of those great palce you guys are visiting. It feel like we are on tour with you guys. Looking forward to seeng more! Take care be safe and most of all have FUN! which we all know that not a problem.

  • Reply Taina October 15, 2010 at 10:40 am

    Any particular reason you’re not drinking caffeine or alcohol? 😉

  • Reply eric October 15, 2010 at 10:55 am

    Seeing your pictures of the Green Park brings back memories of my prior visits to London. I really enjoyed walking through that massive park, even though it was drizzling at the time. Thanks for sharing.

  • Reply strobie October 15, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    How is the Queen not on Twitter???

    Westminster Abbey was SO COOL, gotta love 800-year-old tombs. Looks like you’re having a great time. Get a beer next time you’re in the pub! 😉

  • Reply turkfontaine October 15, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    there’s a soft drink in England named ‘Tiser’

  • Reply WildeOscar October 15, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    Can we go back to Paris now?

  • Reply M October 16, 2010 at 10:16 am

    I don’t think I would have eaten Korean fuud traveling in Europe.

  • Reply M October 16, 2010 at 10:17 am

    I wouldn’t be eating any asian fuud while in Europe.

    • Reply MaxMaxMax October 16, 2010 at 12:16 pm

      @M She’s in London though… they ain’t exactly known for their food, (haha)! I think asian is a good alternative! ;^D

  • Reply dbjack October 17, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    Did you make it out to Cryer’s Corner? had to be on of the funniest things I’ve ever witnessed. People yelling out there positions with others cheering, jeering, and arguing back. There is always someone there preaching about killing off all the white people… made me think of Bulaia frankly.

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Born and raised on O‘ahu, Hawaiʻi, Catherine Toth Fox has been chronicling her adventures in her blog, The Cat Dish, for more than a decade. She worked as a newspaper reporter in Hawai‘i for 10 years and continues to freelance—in between teaching journalism, hitting the surf and eating everything in sight—for national and local print and online publications. She’s currently the editor of HAWAIʻI Magazine.

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